Sophia and Nick are back to rave about one of Hollywood’s most exciting directors who loves scaring- and educating- audiences, Jordan Peele. First up, they discuss his breakout horror hit that earned him an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, 'Get Out' (3:43). Next, they chat about his sophomore, Hitchcockian feature and Lupita Nyong’o’s brilliant performance in Us (13:23).

Finally, they share a quick spoiler-free review of Nope, talking about their initial reactions and if they think it has awards potential (18:01) before they dive deeper into some theories, making sense of all of its extraterrestrial elements (37:12).

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Nick and Sophia are back to celebrate the dramatic conclusion of Cancer season and the 20th anniversary of Stephen Daldry’s ‘The Hours.’ Firstly, they discuss the adapted film’s rich background and the A-list cast that brings these interconnected characters to life. Then, by navigating the tricky waters of awards season (Do I hear category fraud?), they debate if they agree with Nicole’s sole win for the film (39:10). Lastly, they answer some fun Twitter Questions (52:19).

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In another themed episode, Nick and Sophia revisit Alfonso Cuarón’s filmography and his two Best Director wins (among others) at The Oscars. After discussing what they love about the director, his style, and some of his earlier works, they break down his groundbreaking wins for ‘Gravity’ (16:46) and ‘Roma’ (27:49). Would they swap out one of those wins for another of his films? Find out and see if you agree as they rewrite Academy history (37:17).

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In their latest “Eat Your Vegetables” Movie Trade, Nick and Sophia each chose a movie from one of their favorite directors for the other person to watch. Nick chose Prisoners, Denis Villeneuve’s beautiful 2013 cat and mouse thriller with an all-star cast (2:26). Sophia picked 3 Women, Robert Altman’s dreamy surrealist film about the ambiguity of identity and the horrors of being a woman (18:29). Lastly, they guess some of each other’s highest-rated and most-watched superlatives of movies and actors in a new mini-game, the Letterboxd Match Game (42:15).

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This week, Sophia and Nick cover Joseph L. Mankiewicz (brother to Herman aka “Mank” who wrote ‘Citizen Kane’) and his unique record at The Oscars: winning Best Director and Best Screenplay in back-to-back years. They start off with a history of the man himself and how he made a name for himself in Hollywood (3:20) before covering A Letter To Three Wives (11:14) and another record-holding all-time classic, All About Eve (34:09).

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Ok, so we haven't even reached the halfway point of 2022 yet, but it's never too early to think about next year's Oscars, right? From Martin Scorsese and Apple's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' to other returning Oscar champs like Viola Davis in 'The Woman King' and Olivia Colman in 'Empire of Light,' and other star-studded casts in Steven Spielberg's 'The Fabelmans' and Sarah Polley's 'Women Talking,' this awards season is looking mighty strong. Listen to Nick and Sophia's predicted nominees in the six big categories: Best Supporting Actor (2:55), Best Supporting Actress (12:33), Best Actor (19:46), Best Actress (29:06), Best Director (37:00), and Best Picture (42:08).

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t’s all about Kate Winslet in this next installment of ‘They Won For That?’. Sophia and Nick break down her illustrious career, from her rich domestic dramas such as ‘Revolutionary Road’ or ‘Little Children’ and blissfully romantic fare in an Oscar Wild favorite, ‘The Holiday,’ to pinpoint exactly why they love Kate as an actress. Then, they talk about her Oscar win for ‘The Reader’ (14:54) before they each give their own picks for what they think should have won her an Oscar, either instead of or in addition to her deserved statuette (30:18).

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On this episode, Nick and Sophia dive into two adaptations of the Jane Austen classic, “Pride and Prejudice”: Joe Wright’s debut film, ‘Pride & Prejudice,’ with Keira Knightley, and its newest adaptation, Andrew Ahn’s ‘Fire Island.’ After discussing why Wright’s classical version may be the best, including capturing the tension and romance between the various relationships with ease (1:42), they turn to the more lighthearted and modern queer adaptation, penned by Joel Kim Booster. Find multiple comparisons between the two versions as they break down key scenes and highlight memorable performances, from that unforgettable confrontation in the rain to Matt Roger’s hilarious portrayal of Lydia as Luke. (14:03) Check out ‘Fire Island’ now available on Hulu!

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After discussing some final buzz from the Cannes Film Festival including the recently announced winners and their most anticipated releases (2:02), Sophia and Nick welcome summer with a fun new episode: The Hot Man Draft. Like previous drafts on the podcast, they’ll make picks from a list of categories to draft the best team possible. This time, of men from Oscar-nominated films or performances, in categories like ‘Movie Dad,’ ‘Nom or Winner in the 1970’s,’ or ‘Multiple Nominee with No Wins.’ Crank up that A/C and get ready for a sweltering episode (5:26).

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Nick and Sophia are back to celebrate the Cannes Film Festival! First, they share some current buzz from La Croisette and the 75th Festival (4:25). Next, they take a look at three Best Actress winners at Cannes with varying levels of success with The Academy. First up, they chat about Kirsten Dunst’s vulnerable performance in Melancholia and why she wasn’t nominated for an Oscar for her performance (15:03). Next, they talk about the award-winning ensemble of women in Almodovar’s melodrama, “Volver” and how Penelope Cruz was able to earn her first Oscar nomination (31:43). Finally, they discuss one of five women to win Best Actress at Cannes and at The Oscars, Sally Field in “Norma Rae” (45:54).

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